Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rearof the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No.
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EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. If you have any questions about this product, you may call; Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-488- 7669. The Number below is for the FCC related matters only.
Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ... 6 Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components ... 8 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks ... 10 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks ... 13 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks ...
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Operations using the remote (STR-DA7ES only) Using the remote RM-US105A ... 66 Listening to the sound in another room ... 67 Additional Information Precautions ... 75 Troubleshooting ... 75 Specifications ... 78 Index ... Back cover...
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – I ANALOG DIRECT ql (34) AUDIO SPLIT qf (31) AUTO DEC ws (34)
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Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 10 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. If you have a Sony components with CONTROL A1 /S-LINK jack See “CONTROL A1 /S-LINK control system” on page 61.
1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player, LD player, TV, or satellite tuner For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 9. 1 Connect the audio jacks. ANTENNA DIGITAL /SACD OPTICAL ND/DAT OPTICAL MD/DAT OPTICAL TV/SAT...
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2 Connect the video jacks. The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD/LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. Notes •...
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1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks (continued) Hooking up a CD/Super Audio CD player and MD/DAT deck For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 9. CD/Super Audio CD player OUTPUT AUDIO * Connect to either the COAXIAL IN or the OPTICAL IN jack. We recommend making connections to the COAXIAL IN jack.
1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. If your DVD/LD and CD/Super Audio CD players are equipped with multi channel decoder, you can connect them to this receiver’s MULTI CHANNEL IN jacks to enjoy the sound of the connected component’s multi channel decoder.
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1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks (continued) 2 Connect the video jacks. The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD or LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.
1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up audio components For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 9. Turntable ANTENNA DIGITAL /SACD OPTICAL ND/DAT OPTICAL MD/DAT OPTICAL TV/SAT OPTICAL DVD/LD OPTICAL /SACD COAXIAL DVD/LD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE CD/Super Audio CD Note If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.
1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks (continued) Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input (function) (page 27). In addition, you can display the SET UP, SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ parameters and the selected sound field by pressing ON SCREEN.
2: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. FM wire antenna (supplied) COAXIAL ANTENNA DIGITAL IR REMOTE /SACD OPTICAL ND/DAT OPTICAL OUT 1 MD/DAT OUT 2 OPTICAL IR IN PHONO TV/SAT OPTICAL MAIN ROOM DVD/LD OPTICAL ROOM...
3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver alows you to use a 7.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). You can enjoy high fiderlity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two additional surround back speakers (7.1 channel).
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Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (–) Active sub woofer INPUT AUDIO SPEAKERS FRONT B* VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 CONTROL S CTRL S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO OUT AUDIO AUDIO VARIABLE FRONT SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER AUDIO OUT SUB WOOFER VARIABLE PRE OUT...
4: Connecting the AC power cord Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN terminal on the receiver, then connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. You can connect up to two components to the AC OUTLET(s) on the receiver. SPEAKERS CENTER –...
Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults. Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
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5: Setting up the speakers (continued) x CENTER SP (Center speaker size) • LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”.
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x SURR BACK SP (Surround back speaker size) When the surround speakers are set to “NO”, the surround back speakers are also automatically set to “NO” and the setting cannot be changed. • LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”.
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5: Setting up the speakers (continued) x FRONT XX feet (Front speaker distance) Initial setting: 16 feet Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 3 feet to 40 feet in 1 foot steps. If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.
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The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be set more that 5 feet closer than the front speakers. Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening the test tone from your listening position. Use the remote for the operation. Tips • The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz.
Amplifier/Tuner Operation Selecting the component Rotate FUNCTION to select the function. The selected function appears in the display. To select the Display VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Camcorder or VIDEO 3 TV game DVD or LD player DVD/LD Satellite tuner TV/SAT Tape deck TAPE...
Listening to multi channel sound (MULTI CH DIRECT) You can select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CHANNEL IN jacks. This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources like DVD or Super Audio CD. Also see “D.POWER”...
Direct tuning Enter a frequency of the station directly by using the remote. For details on the supplied remote, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote. STR-DA7ES Use the supplied remote RM-TP1. Touch RM SELECT. The RM SELECT screen appears. Touch AMP.
Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations Rotate FUNCTION to switch the function to TUNER. Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 28) or Direct Tuning (page 29).
Changing the display Changing the information in the display You can check the volume, sound field, or the decoding information by changing the information in the display. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. The displayed information varies according to the selected function. All functions except TUNER t Function name and volume level Function name and decoding information Function name and sound field name...
About the indications in the display L.F.E. 1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” and the receiver detects that the disc being played back does not contain the LFE channel signal. While this indicator lights up, the receiver creates a sub woofer signal based on the low frequency components of the front channels.
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0 MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signals are input. Note Only the front 2 channels are compatible with MPEG format. Multi channel surround sound is downmixed and output from the front 2 channels. qa DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input. When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is NOT set to ANALOG 2CH...
Enjoying Surround Sound Automatically decoding the input audio signal (AUTO DECODING) In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any surround effects.
Sound fields with D C S marks use DCS technology. DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood.
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Selecting a sound field (continued) About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements. • Virtual Multi Dimention Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters.
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Selecting other sound fields Press MODE +/– repeatedly to select the sound field you want. The selected sound field appears in the display. x NORMAL SURROUND Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded.
Selecting a sound field (continued) Enjoying the surround effect at low volume level (NIGHT MODE) This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level.
Tips • When “PLII MUSIC” is selected, you can make further adjustments using “CENTER WIDTH”, “DIMENSION”, “PANORAMA” in the SURROUND menu. • You can select the 2 channel decoding mode using “2CH MODE” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 47). Selecting the surround back decoding mode (SB DECODING) This function lets you select the decoding mode...
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Selecting the surround back decoding mode (continued) How to select the surround back decoding mode You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream. When you select “AUTO” When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag* decode the surround back signal.
Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the audio input (AUDIO SPLIT) You can assign the audio input for each function. This function is convenient in the following cases. (Example) When you have two DVD players and no digital audio input jack is available for the second DVD player.
Switching the audio input mode for digital components (INPUT MODE) You can switch the audio input mode for functions which have digital audio input jacks. You can also select the COAXIAL or OPTICAL audio inputs of other functions using the AUDIO SPLIT (page 39). Rotate FUNCTION to select the function whose audio input mode you want to switch.
Customizing sound fields By adjusting the SURROUND menu and LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Note on the displayed items The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display.
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Customizing sound fields (continued) Adjusting the LEVEL menu You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). Press LEVEL. The LEVEL button lights up and the LEVEL menu appears in the display.
For advanced LEVEL menu adjustments Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU EXPAND” to “ON” to enable advanced adjustments. For details on “MENU EXPAND”, see page For details on how to set the items, see page 54. Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Press ?/1 to turn off the power.
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Adjusting the equalizer (continued) Setup items for the EQ menu x FRONT BASS XXX.X dB (Front speaker bass level) x FRONT MID XXX.X dB (Front speaker midrange level) x FRONT TREBLE XXX.X dB (Front speaker treble level) x CENTER BASS XXX.X dB (Center speaker bass level) x CENTER MID XXX.X dB (Center speaker midrange level)
Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu. Press CUSTOMIZE. The CUSTOMIZE button lights up and the CUSTOMIZE menu appears in the display. Press the cursor buttons ( select the parameter.
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AUTO FUNCTION (Control A1: Function link) • ON Lets you switch the function of this receiver to the Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords (page 61) automatically when the playback on the component is started. • OFF Function link is not activated.
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x OSD COLOR (Color of the on-screen display) Lets you select the color of the on-screen display. • COLOR The on-screen display is displayed in color. • MONOCHROME The on-screen display is displayed in monochrome. x OSD H.POSITION (OSD horizontal position) Initial setting: 4 Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen display horizontally.
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Advanced settings (continued) x S.W PHASE (Sub woofer phase polarity) Lets you set the sub woofer phase polarity. • NORMAL Normally, select “NORMAL”. • REVERSE Depending on the type of front speakers, the position of the sub woofer, and the cut-off frequency of the sub woofer, setting the phase polarity to “REVERSE”...
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“SURR POSI.” (Surround speaker position) is designed specifically for implementation of the sound fields of the Cinema Studio EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle.
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Advanced settings (continued) x SURROUND SP > XXX Hz (Surround speaker crossover frequency) Initial setting: STD (120 Hz) Lets you adjust the surround speaker bass crossover frequency when “SURROUND SP” (surround speaker size) is set to “SMALL”. You can adjust from 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps.
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x C WIDTH (Center width control) Initial setting: (3) Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding (PLII MUSIC). You can set this parameter only when “2CH MODE” is set to “PLII MUSIC” (page 38) and NORMAL SURROUND is selected.
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Advanced settings (continued) x VIR.SPEAKERS (Virtual speakers) This parameter is especially for the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 35). • ON The virtual speakers are created. • OFF The virtual speakers are not created. x SURR ENHANCER (Surround reflection enhancer) This parameter is especially for the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 35).
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x D.RANGE COMP (Dynamic range compressor) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. • OFF The dynamic range is not compressed. •...
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Advanced settings (continued) x FRONT BASS XXX.X Hz (Front speaker bass frequency) Initial setting: 250 Hz You can adjust from 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz in 21 steps. x FRONT MID XXX.X Hz (Front speaker midrange frequency) Initial setting: 1.0 kHz You can adjust from 198 Hz to 10 kHz in 37 steps.
Custom install mode This receiver features the custom install modes described below. Depending on how you intend to use these features, use of these modes may require additional equipment (available separately) or modification of your listening environment. Please consult the retailer where you purchased this receiver for more information.
Other Operations Naming preset stations and functions You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and functions and display it in the receiver’s display. To index a preset station Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER, then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for (page 30).
Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time by using the remote. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote. STR-DA7ES Use the supplied remote RM-TP1. Touch RM SELECT. Touch AMP in the RM SELECT screen.
Recording Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all components properly. Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the receiver. See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help.
SUB WOOFER SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL IN 2 MULTI CHANNEL IN 1 Currently, CONTROL A1 between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. In the future, the CONTROL A1...
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“Sony MD Editor” software. This may cause a malfunction. • If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the command mode to “CD 1”...
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Automatic function selection When you connect a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to other Sony components using monaural mini- plug cords, the function selector on the amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches to the correct input when you press the play button on one of the connected components.
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Using S-LINK CONTROL S system If you have a S-LINK CONTROL S- compatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor, DVD player or VCR, use an audio/video/ control S connecting cord (supplied) or a control S connecting cord (supplied) to connect the CTRL S (STATUS) IN (for TV, satellite tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for VCR, etc.) jack...
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S-LINK AUDIO VIDEO Receiver MONITOR TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 STATUS IN CONTROL S S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO VCR 1 OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT S-LINK VIDEO player AUDIO Audio/video/control S cord (supplied). Pull the video cord away from the supplied audio/ video/control S cable.
Operations using the remote (STR-DA7ES only) For STR-DA7ES, two remotes are supplied (RM-TP1 and RM-US105A). For details on RM-TP1, refer to the separate operating instructions. For details on RM-US105A, refer to the following pages. Using the remote RM-US105A When using as a simplified remote This remote can be used as a simplified substitute of the supplied remote (RM-US105A).
Listening to the sound in another room ANTENNA COAXIAL DIGITAL TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN MONITOR OUT IR REMOTE /SACD OPTICAL ND/DAT OPTICAL OUT 1 /B-Y MD/DAT OUT 2 /R-Y OPTICAL IR IN PHONO /SACD TV/SAT OPTICAL MAIN ROOM DVD/LD OPTICAL ROOM /SACD COAXIAL...
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Listening to the sound in another room (continued) x 2nd room operation Main room Audio/Video components STR-DA7ES Using an optional IR repeater as shown above The following operations are possible with the RM-US105A remote: • Switching the output source for the 2ND ROOM OUT jacks. •...
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x 3rd room operation Main room Audio/Video components – STR-DA7ES (not supplied) Using an optional IR repeater as shown above The following operations are possible with the RM-US105A remote: • Switching the output source for the 3RD ROOM OUT jacks. •...
Listening to the sound in another room (continued) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver. Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6 months.
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3 Function buttons The function changes according to the mode of the remote. AV SYSTEM 1/2: Press to select the source of the receiver. 2ND ROOM: Press to select the source you want to output from the 2ND ROOM jacks. 3RD ROOM: Press to select the source you want to output from the 3RD ROOM jacks.
Listening to the sound in another room (continued) qd USE MODE button Press to change the mode of the remote or to change the category of the buttons. qf USE MODE indicator * The function of these buttons switches automatically each time you press the function buttons (3).
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To clear all remote button assignments Hold Down USE MODE, then press ?/1. Advanced remote operations When using a Sony receiver as an amplifier in the 2nd (or 3rd) room, the following operations are possible: • Switching the output source for the 2ND (or 3RD) ROOM OUT jacks.
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Listening to the sound in another room (continued) Main room AV SYSTEM 2 Audio/Video components STR-DA7ES To change button assignments for the 2nd room mode When the remote is set to the 2nd room mode, you can set the remote to turn the receiver on/off or adjust the volume.
If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following...
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Troubleshooting (continued) There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver. • Check that the SPEAKERS switch is not set to OFF (page 59).
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(page 49). • Make sure you select the correct function on the remote. • When you operate a programmed non-Sony component, the remote may not function properly depending on the model and the make of the component.
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: STR-DA7ES With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 120 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.05 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
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FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Sensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms Mono: 76 dB Stereo: 70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono: 0.3%...
Effect level 43 EQ menu 45, 55 I, J, K Indexing. See Naming L, M Labeling. See Naming LEVEL menu 44, 54 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Naming 58 OSD 49 P, Q Preset stations how to preset 30 how to tune 30...